‘“He’s a rock star,” Ciarlo said of Hoecht. “He’s one of those guys who just fights day in and day out. … To be able to line up next to him, it’s almost a comfort, in a way.”’
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Bills may re-sign DT for a fourth time: Here's who may be released if that happens
‘For most of his career, Phillips has been a mediocre player. At 340 pounds he is someone who can hold up in the middle of the line and take on double teams as a backup to DaQuan Jones. And once in a while he’ll make a splashy play such as the sack he made late in the AFC Championship Game on Patrick Mahomes last January which was his only one across the 93 pass rush snaps he had in the 10 games he played after rejoining the Bills last November.’
Projecting the Bills 53-man roster ahead of cutdown day
‘Anticipating a Curtis Samuel trade that leaves Buffalo with five WRs on the roster, including Shavers, who cracks his first opening day roster after starring all summer. With plenty of WR-needy teams around the league, it’d be a surprise if nobody wanted to bet on Samuel’s upside, but Buffalo has seen enough of the downside to move on. Well the mantra has been ‘everybody eats,’ Buffalo should feature its top three receivers as heavily as any season in recent memory.’
Injuries at cornerback, suspensions complicate Bills final 53-man roster projection
‘Shavers earned a roster spot and his special teams capabilities will earn him a jersey on game days. Moore is in a position where he would be Samuel for a jersey on game day because he doesn’t offer special teams help in coverage or returns.’
Former Michigan State TE, NFL journeyman released by Bills
‘Sokol signed with the Bills on July 22 and was released on Aug. 12 before being re-signed two days later. He played 75 total snaps across three preseason games with Buffalo on offense and special teams.’
Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips returns for 4th stint with the Bills
‘The 32-year-old’s signing was included in the NFL’s daily transaction list, and not yet announced by the Bills. Phillips has 10 seasons of NFL experience and returns to Buffalo after finishing last season with the team.’
49ers legend Frank Gore's son steals NFL preseason show with amazing stats
‘He was the only player in the NFL this preseason to go over 100 yards both rushing and receiving, per Pro Football Talk.’
Bills face immediate backlash after signing veteran defender
‘”The Bills made it clear their mission this offseason was to pour resources into fixing their defensive line. Jordan Phillips signing on August 24th and being guaranteed a spot on the 53-man roster seems like, at least on the surface, an admission of failure in some regard.”‘
'I'm blessed': Buffalo Bills' Christian Benford and Damar Hamlin giving back to the community
‘Benford’s day started at the Buffalo Erie County Public Library, where he read his new book Stylish Safari: The Adventures of Being You, which also comes as a coloring book.’
Leading by example: Shaq Thompson brings experience and mentality to Buffalo Bills defense
‘“You could really see a brotherhood in this organization from top down,” Thompson said in a one-on-one interview. “These guys really take that initiative to create this bond and make that special connection. Sometimes you just don’t get that from other teams.”’
Murphy: Cut the NFL preseason even more
‘For starters, how about cutting back to one preseason game per team? The teams get one home game every other year to stage a practice game; one on the road the next year. Teams could work on play-calling, substitutions, timing — whatever they needed to in a game format every year.’
Josh Reed’s Bills 53-player roster projection
‘*This is the trickiest position group of put together. I was an Elijah Moore guy all training camp and preseason but you can’t deny Shavers’ production or Samuel’s contract.’
Bills Christian Benford helps kids get ready for school, saying, "this is way bigger than football"
‘Monday it happened for dozens of young people at Parker Academy Child Care and Learning Center. Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford was in the room and giving out Under Armour backpacks that were stuffed with school supplies.’
The two sides of Alec Anderson
‘”My whole philosophy on the field is I’m trying to kill that person in front of me,” Anderson explained. “That’s just how the game is. That person is trying to hurt Josh [Allen] or hurt the quarterback that’s behind me. My job is to stop them however I can.”‘
Carhartt collaborating with Thurman Thomas to support local trades
‘The video, celebrates the contribution from Thurman Thomas’ construction company 34 Group Inc, as well as the 1,400 tradesmen and women working to complete the new stadium. Thomas’ Family Foundation has also received a $50,000 donation from Carhartt to support local youth interested in pursuing careers in the trades.’